We have taken a hit from recent storm events and the clean-up continues, but the sun is out and the Coromandel’s very much open for business.  

Our hospitality and events businesses extend a warm welcome to visitors and look forward to showing just what a special place our district is.

Before you travel, check the status of State Highways on the Waka Kotahi website  and our local Council roads on our website.

Check out all the exciting events coming up in our district over the autumn season.

 

Open Studios - 4 and 5 March 2023 and 11 and 12 March 2023, 10am - 4pm 

The annual Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studios is an opportunity for visitors to see the artists' creative space, view new work, chat to the artists and purchase work.  The range of media to view include painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, drawing, jewellery, mosaics, stained and fused glass, silk painting, art books and botanical inks.

All studios are marked with a bright blue Art Escape flag. Collect an Art Guide at any Information Centre with members' details and maps or view on the Art Escape's new website and plan your trip around the peninsula including our great cafes, breweries, scenery and hospitality.

See the Mercury Bay Art Escape website for the full list of artists.

5 March 2023

Victoria Park, Thames

Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a day out with your children.

Thames Taxis have kindly offered to do a FREE taxi service for whānau to get to Victoria Park and home. 
Pick-up times 10am, 11am, 12pm  with a return-only trip from Victoria park at 2pm
Pick-up/drop  Hauraki Terrace
Duck pond at Parawai
Kauaeranga Valley Store
Please note, the return trip from 12noon drop off will be 2pm.

Follow Caps Hauraki on Facebook for further details.

Saturday 11 March 2023 and Friday 7 April 2023

9am - 1pm

Celebrate the local culture with our beachside markets at Island View Reserve.  A selection of quality fresh produce, food trucks, craft stalls and live music.  

Friday 17 March 2023, 11am

Thames Library Carnegie Room

Follow the Thames Library on facebook for updates.

Saturday 18 March 2023

4.5km, 10km and 21km courses

Pāuanui Beach provides the ultimate backdrop for this exciting new half marathon. Whether you are running or walking, you won’t be disappointed.

See the Pāuanui Half Marathon website for entry details.

 22 - 26 March 2023

Established in 2000. Beach Hop has brought hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders together for an annual rock 'n' roll festival. This event is held in the beautiful seaside resort of Whangamatā on the Coromandel Peninsula.  

See the Beach Hop website for the full programme of events. 

1 April 2023 

Whangamatā Mountain Bike Park

See the Whangamatā Ridges website for full entry details.

 

 

 

Saturday 1 April 2023

10am - 4.30pm

Mark your calendars for the eighth "Taste of Matarangi" festival.
Live entertainment, food, wine, craft beer, family activities, auctions and food competitions.

See the Taste of Matarangi website for further details

14 April - 23 April 2023

5 Artist Exhibition

Peter Augustin - painting and printmaking - Whitianga

Di Caton - ceramics - Waihi

Peter Muller - photography and jewellery - Whitianga

Anett Pilz - ceramics - Apata

Verena Tagmann - painting and printmaking - Whitianga

For further details see the Driving Creek website.

 

 

Saturday 6 May

Coromandel is home to pristine nutrient-rich waters and a variety of marine life. The western side of the Coromandel Peninsula is renowned for its aquaculture industry supplying world-famous mussels.

The Coromandel Harbour is the maritime gateway to Coromandel Town, supporting oyster and mussel farms, as well as being a great place to catch fish.

The Seafood Fest is held right in the heart of Coromandel Town, featuring live music throughout the day and various other activities, such as ongoing cooking demonstrations by different chefs, featuring local seafood produce. Learn how to open an oyster or how to fillet a fish. Seafood is not the only thing on offer, with plenty of options available including smoked bacon. Once you have worked up an appetite, choose from the many food stalls available.  After satisfying your hunger, kick back and enjoy the live music from various local artists.

See the Destination Coromandel website for further details

19 - 21 May 2023

We are wild. We are women—two days of shows, activities, classes and workshops on Whangamatā Beach. Come with your friends or fly solo - it's time to get empowered and let your hair down too. Now in its sixth year.

For the full programme of event see the Wild Womens Weekend website.

Saturday 27 May 2023

Buffalo Beach, Whitianga

New Zealands's Coastal Runfest

5km,10km, 21km walk and run courses

7km and 21km trail courses

If you’re looking for a fun, mainly flat, coastal course with stunning views based in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, then you’ve come to the right place.  This event has something for everyone.

For further information about this event please see the Whitianga Marathon website.